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Assessing patient preferences for switching from warfarin to direct oral anticoagulants
This study assessed patient preference for warfarin or DOAC based on a willingness to pay more for potential DOAC benefits. Current warfarin patients with atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism enrolled in the University of Utah Health Thrombosis Service were given a one-time electronic survey that assessed preferences between warfarin and DOACs using scenarios comparing effectiveness, safety, and convenience. When DOACs were preferred, patients were asked how much more they would be willing to pay monthly for the perceived advantages associated with DOACs. With 123 completed surveys, 68% of patients preferred to st...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - October 19, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Self-rated health and venous thromboembolism among middle-aged women: a population-based cohort study
This study supports previous results with varico se veins and waist circumference as strong predictors of VTE. Poor self-rated health does not seem to be a valid predictor of VTE. Among lifestyle-related parameters, smoking was significantly associated with risk of VTE. We could also confirm the effect of the other already known risk factors.
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - November 18, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research